Indonesia

Prabowo emphasizes total war on drugs at destruction event

October 29, 2025 Raj Patel

President Prabowo Subianto attended the destruction of 214.84 tons of narcotics worth Rp29.37 trillion in Jakarta on October 29, 2025. He declared drugs as the biggest threat to the nation and called for synergy among all parties to eradicate them. The event marks one year of Prabowo's government with 49,306 drug cases handled by Polri.

Indonesian minister warns against fake job offers on social media

Indonesia's Minister of Migrant Worker Protection (P2MI), Mukhtarudin, urged the public to be cautious of overseas job offers on social media. He emphasized avoiding unofficial opportunities, especially to countries like Cambodia and Myanmar, which are not official placement destinations. The government promises protection for deceived workers.

Hajj costs for 2026 lowered without reducing service quality

October 29, 2025 Raj Patel

Indonesia's House Commission VIII and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have set the hajj service cost for 2026 at Rp87.4 million per pilgrim, down about Rp2 million from the previous year. This reduction does not compromise service quality for pilgrims. Pilgrims pay Rp54.2 million directly, with the rest covered by hajj fund management.

Driver killed by falling tree in South Jakarta

October 30, 2025 Raj Patel

A driver with initials AS (50) was killed after being hit by a falling tree during heavy rain on Jalan Darmawangsa Raya, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Thursday afternoon (October 30). The incident affected several vehicles and caused one injury. South Jakarta Metro Police are handling the case.

Pertamina ensures fuel supply safety amid Semarang-Demak floods

October 30, 2025 Raj Patel

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured that fuel (BBM) and LPG supplies in flood-hit Semarang-Demak areas remain safe, including regular checks for water contamination at gas stations. Local residents complain of over a week's flooding causing skin irritation and insufficient aid. The floods began on October 21, 2025, affecting homes and traffic.

Industry ministry launches new national industrialization strategy

The Ministry of Industry has launched the New National Industrialization Strategy (SBIN) as a long-term framework for industrial development toward Golden Indonesia 2045. This strategy aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita vision, positioning the industrial sector as the backbone of economic independence. The launch occurred at the Ministry of Industry's 2025 Work Meeting in Jakarta on Monday (27/10).

Pesantren as oasis of wisdom amid modernism

Amid the bustle of modern education, pesantren stands calmly like an oasis in a barren desert. Its presence soothes through simplicity that shapes resilient and independent santri characters. This piece highlights pesantren's potential in halal industry development and Islamic education.

KPK responds to possibility of summoning former manpower minister after ex-secretary general named suspect

October 29, 2025 Raj Patel

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it will further investigate parties involved in an alleged extortion scheme for foreign worker permits at the Manpower Ministry, including possibly summoning a former minister. This follows the naming of Hery Sudarmanto, former secretary general under Hanif Dhakiri, as a new suspect on October 29, 2025. The case involves collecting Rp53.7 billion from 2019 to 2024.

Prosecutors examine Bandung deputy mayor in corruption case

October 31, 2025 Raj Patel

On October 30, 2025, the Bandung City Prosecutor's Office raided several local government offices to gather evidence in an alleged corruption case involving abuse of authority. Deputy Mayor Erwin was questioned as a witness, with investigators stating they have strong evidence to elevate the status to prosecution. The Attorney General's Office denied any sting operation.